Mike Sibley

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@mitchell4217 2 күн бұрын

Could you use a pencil over the top on a separate sheet of paper, then shade like on a sticky note?

@drawwithmike Күн бұрын

I call it INDIRECT INDENTING. It involves indenting through a sheet of tracing paper, or Mylar in my case. That permits you to plan the indents ahead of time, and is a good method if you're new to indenting. I'm not sure what the "sticky note" part refers to, but I've covered Indirect Indenting in another video - however, it's only available at DrawWithMike. It never worked well for me, so I discarded its use. Look up JD Hillbury (jdhillbury.com), as I know he's used the method. If you're a DrawWithMike member, you can watch my Indirect Indenting video in the Basic Techniques section. Or go here to purchase it: sibleyfineart.com/draw-with-mike-videos/ds015-indirect-indenting.htm

@mitchell4217 8 күн бұрын

Incredible

@mitchell4217 9 күн бұрын

How do these have so little views? These are gold. Some of these tips aren't even revealed in college where you expect to learn these techniques.

@drawwithmike 8 күн бұрын

Thank you! It's comments like yours that keep me going. I mean that quite sincerely. I suspect I make videos that do the intended job, based on experience... rather than ones that please the KZbin algorithm. And I'm determined to continue to do that, whatever the viewing figures are. But I've got to admit it is sometimes depressing... 🤥

@FrankColonier64 9 күн бұрын

Veeeeeeery useful!!!!!!!!!

@ilustradsn 9 күн бұрын

Very well explained. Knowing the use of each of the 3 small holes makes a huge difference, thank you

@drawwithmike 9 күн бұрын

Thank you! I find that understanding how something works helps me to use it, so that’s what I tried to convey. I suppose I could have just said "stick the pencil in the hole and turn it".... but that doesn't really explain anything. 😉

@ilustradsn 9 күн бұрын

@@drawwithmike yes i was watching short videos like that and I commented by mistake something here. Someone gave me this product and didn’t know how to use it.. but your video helped a lot 🥳

@rozfruchtman 9 күн бұрын

Loved this, thank you... So much good info that I was not acquainted with... THANK YOU ~Roz Fruchtman aka @RozSpirations

@drawwithmike 9 күн бұрын

Thanks, Roz! Just stuff I've learned over the years and wanted to pass on. If you want to try Blu-Tack and can't source it, I ship it worldwide: sibleyfineart.com/shop.htm - and NO I don't get commission. 😉

@sherilynrivera 11 күн бұрын

I've been a fan or yours for years and have your book. Now I'm so thrilled to find your videos which are excellent!

@drawwithmike 11 күн бұрын

Sherilyn, hi! And thanks! I'm releasing the next one tomorrow - but only at DRAW WITH MIKE (drawwithmike.net) - there are over 50 now. However, the one after that is destined to be posted here. And I should have videos here at KZbin for you more regularly soon.

@BenOrmstad 13 күн бұрын

This is the best, most thorough video about fixatives I've seen. Great work!

@drawwithmike 9 күн бұрын

Thanks, Ben. I sort of like to know how things work, so I understand them. Then I know what I'm doing and, more importantly, why. And then it makes sense to pass it on. So I'm happy you found it helpful.

@viajedeldragonresplandeciente 19 күн бұрын

¡Hola Mike! I'm super happy to have received the notification of your new video. The monkey at minute 4:09 is funny and cute. 😊It's nice to see your face in some parts of the video. Thank you for your effort in editing and production. Even when I do not understand everything in English, you are very illustrative and that helps me a lot. It's a beautiful work and the explanations very didactic. ¡Bonito día! 🥰

@drawwithmike 19 күн бұрын

The monkey under the Monkey Puzzle tree? Well, making videos is the same as drawing - I like to ENJOY myself! 😄 I added subtitles to this video, which might help you to understand my English better. And if you look above (under ...more) I think you'll find you can read the transcript, too. And that means you might be able to copy it and find somewhere that can translate it into your language. I should have more for you soon. I needed a break, but I've got a long list to work my through now.

@viajedeldragonresplandeciente 18 күн бұрын

@@drawwithmike You're right, I forgot the transcript! Anyway, I like to listen to a video once without help to practice my listening. I usually watch your videos twice: once to get an idea of what it's about and once to confirm if I understood well. The subtitles will be very helpful . Thanks :D Post when you can. I know it takes a long time to prepare a video. Take care of yourself.

@cassandrascott2613 20 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

@TheShitlers 20 күн бұрын

Amazing!!!!

@CJBradley 20 күн бұрын

Simply Wonderfull.!

@Alonesoullllllllll 20 күн бұрын

❤

@lvbailey1 20 күн бұрын

❣️

@monstermadushan4551 20 күн бұрын

Amazing 👌🧑‍🎨

@drawwithmike 20 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'm back in production and will have more for you soon.

@monstermadushan4551 20 күн бұрын

@@drawwithmike waiting... As well as thank you for sharing. Your knwoldege with us 🙏

@samanthafranklin9948 23 күн бұрын

I keep snapping my lead while using it 🫣

@drawwithmike 22 күн бұрын

Then don't push it in! 🙄 Seriously, you quickly get used to gradually feeding the lead into the sharpener - and the feel of it against the central grinding wheel. Concentrate on turning the top, NOT on pushing the lead down into it. Just feed it in slowly - a little more each time you feel the sharpening decrease.

@disgust4941 28 күн бұрын

Phew thank you! I’ve had my dad’s one of these for ages and had no clue what it did haha

@drawwithmike 27 күн бұрын

Odd, isn't it, how Staedtler expect you to know what it is and how to use it. 🙄

@jamesmcdowell8441 Ай бұрын

And if I may add , turning the picture upside down and drawing it will help with drawing what we see ,instead of what we think we know

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

True, James. I agree, and thanks for bringing that to our attention. However, in my opinion, you should only do that when absolutely necessary. Only during the guideline stage. And NEVER while you're working on the actual drawing. While I agree that "turning it upside down" does permit you to see what's really there, it's also NO LONGER THE SUBJECT YOU WERE DRAWING, and it becomes a drawing exercise. I want it to feel real while I recreate the living subject. So I NEVER turn my drawings upside down at any time.

@MrsCurios Ай бұрын

I have a general question, Mike. Do you allow to take your drawings as reference?

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

Yes. No problem - as long you don't reproduce it commercially. Also, if you want to try drawing this yourself, you'll find everything you need at www.DrawWithMike.net. It's not free - sorry - but £6/month (or about $7 USD). Look for the GROUP PROJECTS forum in the Support Forum. If you want to use any of my other drawings as references for your own, that's OK, too. Just don't try to use it commercially.

@MrsCurios Ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike This is very kind, Mike! No, I don't have the slightest commercial interest, so I am happy to go 'into the weeds'! By the way, I used your way to apply fixator and I am pleased with the fixing effect. But the shine on the hard burnished parts doesn't really go away from all sides :-( It does though when I put the drawing behind a non reflection glass, hm... I'll check your DrawWithMike!

@hArtyTruffle Ай бұрын

Great info. Thanks Mike 👍🏼 Subbed. ✨

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

You're very welcome. And thanks for the 'thanks'. 😀 I'll have a new video for you this weekend.

@robertblackborow8474 Ай бұрын

Very useful ,thanks

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

Thanks, Robert. In that case, I'll get back to making the videos. 😉 I have a Drawing Trees demo to film today.

@Dantick09 Ай бұрын

You sir are devious, I am definitely using the grid over the source image from now

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

Glad to help. And it works... as do all the methods I mentioned. I've tried and used them all over the years.

@MrsCurios Ай бұрын

This was really a great demonstration, thank you! One question, you discarded the Spectralfix because it's manual, and I indeed had bad experience with blobs. Is it possible to pass by the problem by buying an empty aerosol bottle?

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

I honestly don't know, because I moved to aerosols and stayed with them. It might solve the spitting problem, but I'm not willing to take that chance. If I've spent three months on a drawing, I really don't want to risk damage by using a possibly unsuitable fixative. I use Winsor & Newtons Workable fixative these days - and I KNOW that works.

@MrsCurios Ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike Thank you, Sir, I was so much in favor of this non toxic variety. I'll try to get the one you recommend. One of these days your paper will arrive here, cannot wait to see and feel it!

@Dantick09 Ай бұрын

How many layers do you use?

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

Three for the Cockatoo example - but "as many as it needs" would be more accurate. For simply fixing the final drawing... much the same. A few LIGHT coats, with additional fixative floated lightly over any particularly dark areas. That's not so much to fix those areas as it is to remove, or at least dull, the graphite shine. And that dulling really does make the darks POP!

@Dantick09 Ай бұрын

Your videos are so underrated

@drawwithmike Ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks... :) But I'll still keep making them. I've been having a break, but I've got a ton of subjects to begin to cover very soon.

@newfoundland042961 2 ай бұрын

Plan to start painting pet portraits. Can I draw the animal free hand? Yes. Will I use your grid method to save time drawing the image so I can concentrate my efforts on accurately painting the image? Absolutely! As wise men once said. Pick your battles and no need to reinvent the wheel. Thank you, this method will enable me to make my painting profitable by saving time.

@drawwithmike 2 ай бұрын

I'm really pleased I could help you. I drew 52 dog head-studies in the first 12 years. The first few were planned by eye. Most of the others by gridding. And the final few by projection. The same result from each, but faster. And if I can be any help during your venture, just ask... 🙂

@newfoundland042961 2 ай бұрын

@drawwithmike Thank you so much! I've drawn for many years but have only recently started painting. I of course am learning so very much from online artists such as yourself and your method will be a great help. Thanks again. Gail

@vihaandrawings 2 ай бұрын

How😮how😮howhow😮

@vihaandrawings 2 ай бұрын

Nice😊

@rachelenano4680 2 ай бұрын

❤

@veilleuxdean8 2 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 gratitudes Child 💜💜💜💜💜💜

@drawwithmike 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome. 😀

@jip7971 2 ай бұрын

This was one of the best and complete explanations I've seen about contrast. This has helped me a lot, thank you for sharing. I look forward to watching your other video's.

@drawwithmike 2 ай бұрын

That it helped you has made my day. This is one of over 50 videos at www.DrawWithMike.net, a few of which you can watch here. Membership isn't free, but it's cheap, because I don't want to exclude anyone - other than bots and spammers (hence the fee). I'm working on DRAWING TREES at present, which will wrap up the Creative Techniques series. Then I have a bunch of videos to make on a wide variety of drawing subjects. Thanks for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to do that.

@Foxburrito_c14 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I've been breaking my head trying to figure out how a fedra 4900 works, and it's exactly the same!

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help. :) Although I still think it was Staedtler's job to do that. 🙄 And thanks for mentioning the Fedra 4900, which I've never heard of, but this video might help other Fedra owners now, too.

@OnyXerxes 3 ай бұрын

Amazing video, you deserve more subscribers!

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm not really designed for KZbin... 😄 I take far too long making each video, so I can't post regularly. That said, I've a load of ideas for 2024 videos, and you should see new ones appearing soon. In the meantime, I've got over 50 videos on drawing (of which this is one) at drawWithMike.net - and membership is cheap.

@OnyXerxes 3 ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike I've noticed KZbin doesn't seem recommend these kind of art videos anymore in general. KZbin artists who used to get hundreds of thousands of views every video are down to like 3,000 an upload. It seems like the algorithm mostly just promotes these trendy low attention span art "challenge" channels now. But it's clear you put a lot of work into your videos and they're very helpful so it's a shame, you deserve more subs.

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

@@OnyXerxes Thanks for that. I understand and agree with you, Unfortunately, I'm rather stubborn. :) I make videos that I believe will help - and that I enjoy making - rather than making them purely to please the KZbin algorithm. That said, I'm working on a dozen projects at present, some of which will be cut down to better suit KZbin, while the full version will go to DrawWithMike.

@OnyXerxes 3 ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike I hope one day all the hard work pays off

@JO--Art 3 ай бұрын

Really glad to find you on line. Your work is wonderful. Took a workshop with you years ago in California. It changed my work so much for the better. Thank you! I'm now working with ink and watercolor, exploring how to apply this method with these new mediums (if possible). Also attempting to combine this with a looser style (if possible). Just joined Draw with Mike.

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

Good to meet up with you here, Jo. At DrawWithMike, the Basic series covers all the techniques, but you'll find the Creative series covers topics that work regardless of the medium used. I'm working on the final video now (Drawing Trees), then the future videos should help you even more. In this case, negative drawing is applicable to both your watercolour and pen work - given that they share a lack of white with graphite. Yes, I know you can use an eraser, but that never produces the sharp edges of realistic shapes, where negative drawing does.

@JO--Art 3 ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike Thank you for your reply, Mike. Will check out the Creative series you mention. Really look forward to your video on drawing trees, one of my current obsessions. : )

@LinhTTo 3 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and was very grateful for your clear instructions on how to use it properly... :)

@Naomichan238 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.I have been searching for this.This helped me❤

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Naomi. Join me at DrawWithMike.net, and you'll find another 5 videos on drawing hair. Here's complimentary access to the first video (Introduction), which should help you: sibleyfineart.com/video_access.htm?llc

@TheMockatiel 3 ай бұрын

I’ve decided you’re my Art Dad! 🎉

@KarmasAbutch 3 ай бұрын

How the heck was anyone ever expected to figure all this out without instructions lol this was even less intuitive than getting their mars carbon refill box open for the fist time… and I can do the Rubik’s cube dammit! 😂

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

When I'd finally figured it all out, I was inundated with questions. So, I really did have a copy and paste answer. Although, why Staedtler thought we wouldn't need instructions, I have no idea.

@TerryJP22 3 ай бұрын

I have had one of these for over 4 years and wished it came with better instructions. But recently I found out I was using it incorrectly due to several reasons. One reason was that I recently found out that the Staedtler 2 mil mechanical pencils I bought online were too wide to properly fit in the hole for sharpening. Not knowing any better at the time, I had to press out almost an inch of graphite just so it would go deep enough to get properly sharpened. I had to very carefully and slowly sharpen the tip due to the lead being more prone to break since the lead was out so much while trying to sharpen. The other reason is I didn't know what the two holes were for, but found out recently. it was to set the lead length for sharpening. I found it very strange, this does work for my mechanical pencil except for an older one I have that is narrower. So I now know the problem I am having. The opening on the sharpener is too narrow for my new mechanical pencil to properly set in the hole to be sharpened. So, what I did was, I went to my wood shop and carefully drill out the opening wide enough so my wider Staedtler mechanical pencil will sharpen correctly. It worked and now I do not worry about breaking off large chunks of graphite. I would recommend that future Lead Pointer have the opening enlarged to accommodate the wider mechanical pencils like my own.

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Terry! I'm sure your advice and solution will be of help to many. Personally, I use Staedtler 780 clutch pencils, and a couple of 40-year-old Faber-Castell, that fit this sharpener, as do the cheaper Staedtler 788 pencils. I'm aware there are makes that don't fit, but I'm surprised to hear Staedtler's newer pencils don't. Do your pencils have a code number?

@TerryJP22 3 ай бұрын

Hello Mike, I have four newer Stardtler mechanical pencils. The codes are as follows three of them are 925-20 and the last one is 925-35-25.

@drawwithmike 3 ай бұрын

@@TerryJP22 OK. That's why I asked for the codes. The Staedtler 502 tub sharpener is specifically made for their 2mm CLUTCH pencils (aka LEAD HOLDERS). Other brands will fit, as long as they are similar in diameter. The Staedtler 925 (and the 775 that I sell in my online shop) are, as you said, MECHANICAL pencils. They were not intended to be sharpened. If you're using a 2.0 mm lead and you need a narrower point, you simply pick up your 0.5 mm mechanical pencil and continue to draw. I said that with some confidence, although I don't use mechanicals, only clutch pencils. 🙄 That you've been able to bore out your 502 to accept mechanicals just shows what an inventive bunch we artists are. You now have the best of both worlds!

@74Zones 4 ай бұрын

Stumbled across this channel and so glad I did, super talented artist and the content is just brilliant. Such a calm and natural delivery and through watching them over and over again I know this will help transform my approach to drawing.

@nkguenther1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Now if I could only fix my Mitsubishi sharpener. I can’t find any lead stuck anywhere, have taken it apart, probed, shook it, no luck. It used to do such a great job with soft art pencils.

@drawwithmike 4 ай бұрын

Good luck with that! :) At least the Staedtler sharpener is simple - just two parts.

@suzannevega2289 4 ай бұрын

Great, Thank you very much!💓

@drawwithmike 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help. And if you get the same thrill as I do when workable fixative removes the shine and the blacks pop.... you're in good company. :)

@suzannevega2289 4 ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike 😉

@jessicascreativelife7881 5 ай бұрын

So glad I found your channel ❤

@drawwithmike 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, Jessica. I'll more for you soon.

@rollicker3139 5 ай бұрын

I've been using this sharpener for years and was wondering if it was possible to get replacement fiber inserts for it. Would you happen to know if these are available anywhere? I've looked all over the place and can't find any.

@drawwithmike 5 ай бұрын

I've never seen refills either, however... many years ago when I was a student I used to be a smoker and rolled my own cigarettes. Then I began to include filters. And those filters are quite probably the exact size you need. I used to use Rizla filters, but I can't find a source for you that aren't "slim". But I did find this: mysmokingshop.co.uk/rolling-filters/zigzag-filter-tips/zigzag-regular-filter-tips/zigzag-regular-paper-wrapped-filter-tips-1-bag-of-100. I am 99% certain they'll do the job. Personally, I never use the fibre and stick my pencil into a piece of Blu-Tack (or kneadable eraser) after sharpening.

@rollicker3139 5 ай бұрын

@@drawwithmikeThanks! I appreciate your all your help, I'll look into those filters. Keep up the good work!

@CJBradley 5 ай бұрын

I have struggled with proprtions for years, sometimes I get it right and other times I don't. I alway felt it was necessary to be able to draw from life and get it right, but watching this has made me think perhaps I'm being a bit too demanding of myself for no good reason, it also felt like I was cheating. Thank's.!

@drawwithmike 4 ай бұрын

I understand the "cheating" thing... but then I realised all gridding, or projection does is speed up the process. Even if you draw by eye, you still have only a set of guidelines on your paper. Now the DRAWING begins. It''s what you do inside those guidelines that counts, not HOW you achieved them.

@CJBradley 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant and well explained. Thankyou.!

@drawwithmike 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That really helps me to keep going. I'll have more videos here soom.

@CJBradley 5 ай бұрын

This is the best tutorial I have come across with regard to graphite work..Thank you.! Subbed.

@drawwithmike 4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! And I like to know how things work, so that should help too, :)

@roseveecoopera7151 5 ай бұрын

Thanks !

@ponchocolate3902 5 ай бұрын

Gracias !!!!!!!!

@drawwithmike 5 ай бұрын

Happy to help. :) And thanks for letting me know.

@ponchocolate3902 5 ай бұрын

@@drawwithmike Saludos Cordiales.

@garyburczak4167 6 ай бұрын

I look forward to that.

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